If you’re planning on spending Christmas with family and friends outdoors, you’ll be happy to know that most Australian capitals will experience relatively warm weather this festive season. According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), we can expect mostly cloudy skies, but with temperatures ranging from the low 20s to the 30s in many parts of the country. Storms Only Expected in Northern Queensland While the northern parts of Queensland are expected to experience storms, the rest of the country can breathe a sigh of relief. BoM senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury appeared on Sunrise to share the Christmas Day forecast,…
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Jessica Parkinson, 29, Vanishes After Being Seen at Work A desperate search is underway in London for an Australian woman who hasn’t been seen or heard from in over a week. Jessica Parkinson, 29, was last spotted at her workplace, Texas Joe’s Slow Smoked Meats in Bermondsey, on Wednesday, December 11. Her disappearance was reported to the police just before midnight the following day. Police Scour Eastbourne After Tip-Off Detectives are now “very concerned” for Parkinson’s welfare and believe she may have been in Eastbourne, on England’s southeast coast, on Wednesday night. “Enquiries have led police to believe she had…
What’s behind the surprise move? Just hours after the school year ended, parents at St Helena Preschool in Eltham North received an unexpected letter from management at ECMS. The bombshell? Mother’s and Father’s Days were being axed in favor of a more “inclusive” celebration. Meet the new “Family Day” According to the letter, next year’s celebrations will focus on honoring all caregivers or significant figures in children’s lives. Kids will be encouraged to express gratitude and recognize those who play a supportive role in their lives. While the intention may be good, not everyone is on board with the change.…
If you’re one of the millions of Australian university students and graduates, you’re in for a sweet Christmas treat. The Albanese government has just refunded a whopping $3 billion of student debt, just in time for the holiday season! The Average HELP Debt Just Got a Whole Lot Smaller So, how much are we talking? The average HELP (formerly HECS) debt has been slashed by a massive $1,200, thanks to changes to the rate of indexation by the government. That’s a nice chunk of change to put towards those pesky student loans. What’s Behind the Change? The government made the…
The Labor Party has launched a scathing attack on nuclear energy, warning of an increased risk of cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. But is this just a scare campaign, or are there genuine concerns to be addressed? We delve into the controversy surrounding nuclear power in Australia. The Alarmist Claims In a video posted on social media, Dr Margaret Beavis, a Melbourne GP, alleged that nuclear energy is a health hazard. “From a health perspective, nuclear makes no sense,” she claimed. Dr Beavis pointed to studies suggesting a link between radiation exposure and an increased risk of cancer, heart attacks,…